Farrago racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 125 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869573
Common Names
- Racemosa Farrago
- Farrago Grass
- Farrago
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Farrago racemosa (also called racemose farrago, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other grassy areas, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Farrago racemosa is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of climates. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant, and can also be used as a groundcover. It is also popular in bonsai culture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Farrago racemosa has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Farrago racemosa is a clumping bamboo that grows in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may need more watering in hot climates. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Farrago racemosa
Farrago racemosa can be found in the Himalayan Mountains of China, Nepal, and India.
Farrago racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Farrago racemosa?
Farrago racemosa
What is the common name of Farrago racemosa?
Racemose Farrago
What is the hardiness zone of Farrago racemosa?
5-9
Species in the Farrago genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402282-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].